Yoga posture with yoga grip towel: three legged dog pose

OBJECTIVE

Make lower body more flexible.

MUSCLES WORKED

Entire lower body.

NUMBER OF BREATHING CYCLES.

3 to 5 breathing cycles.

BREATHING

Nose breathing.

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND TECHNIQUE

Beginning with the downward-facing dog pose, lift one leg towards the ceiling keeping a natural pelvis, bending the foot of the leg in the air. Maintaining the downward-facing dog pose: push the palms of hands downwards, with a straight back, and the heel of the foot on the ground.

LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY

This can prove difficult where flexibility is lacking.

Option 1: keep the leg on the ground slightly bent and gently raise the upward facing leg. Do not hold as long and then assume the child pose to recover.